Notes of Discord

by Paul Lubaczewski

These Squatters Are Going To Rot!
In the late eighties, the Lower East Side of New York City rippled with turmoil. It was the city against the poor and destitute, it was punk versus skin versus hippy.
All of it had a soundtrack, call it drunk punk, call it what you would, the LES throbbed with a new generation of punkers pushing the boundaries.
Underneath it lay an evil that even the headline writers of the Post could never have imagined. An unearthly evil that twists the will, an evil that an up and coming punk band will never forget. An evil that will never forget them.
Notes of Discord, part coming of age story, part personal memoir, and all horror novel. A book with lots of punk rock, and even more full-on bloody bits.

379 pages, Paperback

Published October 28, 2024

About the author

Author of numerous horror comedy novels, along with the novella "A New Life" on St. Rooster Books, In addition he has two collections of short stories, "What Is A Paddywack?" and "3 Hits From the Holler" as well as over 80 short stories that have appeared in publications like Weirdbook, Hellfire Crossroads, Schlock, Devoltuion Z, Disturbed Digest, and numerous other publications and anthologies.
It took Paul 5 major cities to realize, he didn't like living in major cities, not even his own birthplace of Philadelphia, so now he lives with his wife and son in a fairytale little town in Appalachia instead. His adult daughters both live in PA, which is havoc on vehicles.

His hobbies are endless.

Reviews

[Criminal Venture Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this up because a friend wouldn’t stop talking about it, and I’m glad I did. It’s gritty and weird in a good way. The New York setting feels alive and gross and real, and the creepy stuff builds slowly until you’re fully sucked in. I don’t know much about the punk scene, but it made me feel like I was there. Really liked how it didn’t try to be too polished or perfect.

[Roy Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who lived through the punk scene, this book hit home. The descriptions were spot-on, and the horror elements added an unexpected twist. Felt like a trip down memory lane, with a dark detour.

[Tyler Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG dis book was cray cray! Like, punk rock + demons = awesum. Sum parts were kinda scary but I cudnt stop readin. Wish there was more books like dis.

[CHenry Roi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Demons, cannibals, and punk rock—what's not to love? The atmosphere was thick with tension, and the characters were well-developed. A standout in modern horror literature.

[Kristy Kloster · Rating 5 out of 5]

The writing has a grit to it, but there’s a beauty in the way it captures the fight to hold onto who you are when everything seems to be against you. If you enjoy a spooky story with a whole lot of heart, this one is for you.

[Coffee Book Couch by Ava · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paul Lubaczewski delivers a masterclass in atmospheric horror with Notes of Discord. The gritty 1980s Lower East Side setting is the perfect backdrop for the story’s creeping dread. The supernatural element is handled so well—it doesn’t just add scares; it’s integral to the plot and the characters’ arcs. If you’re a fan of urban horror that captures a moment in time while also giving you chills, this book should be on your shelf.

[Brian Bowyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!

NOTES OF DISCORD is a gritty and beautifully written horror novel set in 1980s New York that drips with atmosphere and authenticity. If you enjoy stories filled with evocative prose, tension, and a lot of punk rock music, you're going to have a blast with this one. Highly recommended to all fans of great fiction!

[Carola Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

The atmosphere of the punk scene feels raw and alive, pulsating with energy and conflict.

What I loved most was how the book balanced its darker elements with moments of humanity, building the characters' personal stories with the larger, turbulent world around them. Well done! 5 stars!